The Heritage Family of Funeral Homes have served the greater Phoenix area for 30 years under the careful guidance of the Stobierski family. Today, as a third generation family-owned firm, we have become the area’s most preferred funeral homes by providing the highest level of service to our community.

As a full-service firm with eight convenient funeral home locations, five cemeteries and two privately owned crematories, we have consistently offered the area’s most reasonable prices in funeral services. We take personal pride in the beauty of our facilities and the professionalism of our staff.

We welcome you to visit our funeral homes and become acquainted with our comfortable facilities and meet our compassionate staff. Please consider this a personal invitation, from our family to yours.

Our Obituaries

July 8, 1935 - February 9, 2015

Jo Ann Louise Schumacher Gombar, 79, was born on July 8, 1935, in Moscow, Idaho and went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015, following extended complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was reared in the Thorn Creek area near Moscow, Idaho where her parents became successful wheat farmers. She graduated from Moscow High School in 1953, where she was class secretary and then attended the...
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September 17, 1986 - January 18, 2015

Natalie Marie Lara of Phoenix, Arizona, passed a short illness on January 18. Natalie, 28, moved to Arizona with her family in 1992. Natalie is survived by her son Gavinn Kingston Head, her father Lino Lara, her mother Cassie Di Dio, her sisters Sara Herrera, Jessica Lara, her brother-in-law Jesse Herrera, all from the greater Phoenix area. She is lovingly remembered for the joyous years of her...
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October 22, 1985 - January 10, 2015

Our beloved son, Sean, was born October 22, 1985 and passed away on January 10, 2015. As a child he was very happy and brought joy to all our lives. Sean attended Sunrise Mountain High School where he developed athletic skills in football and wrestling and then continued his education and playing football at Phoenix College. He worked at the Family business, Sunrise Crane. Sean had diverse...
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October 7, 1926 - December 30, 2014

Edwin Allan Nagorski, age 88, formerly of Independence, OH, passed peacefully in his home in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by his family. Son of Alex and Stella (nee Wojciechowski); Brother of the late Leona Jack; Loving father of Anita and Lisa; Loving grandfather of Erin, Sarah, Lauren, Jordan, Brett and Lily. Proud great-grandfather of Kieran and Luca. WWII Navy veteran; retired from the Cleveland...
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September 26, 1956 - December 17, 2014

To sum up Sue's life in traditional form wouldn't be appropriate. Nothing about Sue was traditional. She was a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister and friend; but she was so much more. She was a Gammy, a Bam, a Yai Yai, a Suity. She was love and light. She was strong when we were fragile. She was fragile when we were strong. She was funny and spirited. She was creative and snarky. She was...
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January 28, 1938 - December 9, 2014

Roger Armstrong of Phoenix, Arizona passed away December 9, 2014 at the age of 76. A celebration of life will be held December 16, 2014 at Heritage Arrowhead Funeral Center, 7545 W Rose Garden Lane, Glendale, Arizona with a visitation at 1:00, service at 1:30 followed by a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, a charity will be determined later by the family.
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September 12, 1930 - November 28, 2014

Paul Frederick Hammond, 84, of Phoenix, AZ went to be with the Lord at noon Friday, November 28, 2014 while home surrounded by family. Paul was diagnosed a few years ago with dementia and a short battle of acute leukemia. He was born September 12, 1930 to the late Earl and Flora (Jones) Hammond in Mansfield, Ohio. Paul later married his best friend and loving wife of 58 years, Bonnie Jean...
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November 15, 1934 - November 20, 2014

Jack Dwyne Kehm, (80) passed away Friday November 20, 2014 in Scottsdale , Arizona from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Jack was born November 15, l934 in Mason City, Iowa to Warren Dale and Genevive Bloxham Kehm. He attended school in Mason City, Iowa. He served 2 years in the United States Army. He was involved in residential and commercial land development, farm management, and various...
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July 11, 1985 - October 30, 2014

Sean Barton, an Air Force Special Operations Command pararescuemen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, died October 30, 2014. He was born on July 11, 1985 in Glendale, AZ. Sean's greatest outdoor passion was skydiving. He loved all outdoor activities, boating, dirt bikes, sand rails, camping and hunting. He was a fan of all the Arizona sports teams and loved playing board games with...
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May 22, 1929 - October 21, 2014

September 11, 1940 - October 17, 2014

Frances Marie, 74 of Peoria passed away 10/17/14. Frances has been married to the love of her life, Jim, since June 7, 1959. After years of traveling as a military wife, the family settled in Arizona in 1974. While her children were growing up, she was involved in their school classrooms, Scout troops, and religious education. One field trip was to Pioneer Village, where students caught her...
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February 16, 1971 - October 11, 2014

Stephen Brian Flitcraft, 43, of Peoria, Arizona passed away October 11, 2014. Brian was a native of Phoenix, AZ and was employed at American Express for the last 18 years in various positions. He is survived by his wife, Melanie; daughter, Kristin Hards; son, Jarod Flitcraft; mother and step-father, Rayma and Joe Scalzo; father and step-mother, George and Lyn Flitcraft and his brother, David...
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January 26, 1985 - September 9, 2014

December 8, 1935 - August 24, 2014

March 8, 1952 - August 16, 2014

Mary E. Catledge, 62, of Glendale, passed away August 16, 2014. She was born March 8, 1952 in Hammond, IN to Frederic and Edith Wood. Mary spent her life putting two college degrees and a deep love and dedication to the Lord to work in service to her family, the church family and the community. She at various times taught school, was a social worker, prepared taxes, was a Court Appointed...
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August 8, 2014

September 19, 1944 - July 28, 2014

February 12, 1951 - July 27, 2014

On July 27, 2014 Michael Tober, age 63, was taken too soon doing what he loved the most. Michael was born February 12, 1951 in Cleveland, OH to Henry and Beatrice Tober. He lived in Arizona for the past 20 years. Michael loved his motorcycles and rode them all over the country. Together, he and Laurel went to new places, always looking to explore. Loving the outdoors, and living life to its...
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February 9, 1932 - July 16, 2014

Lyle Hand, 82, born in Murphysboro, IL February 9, 1932, moved to Phoenix in 1972 and went to be with the Lord July 16, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Community Church of Joy, past chairman of Maricopa County Republican Party, and an auctioneer. He was in the...
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December 3, 1971 - July 10, 2014

John T. Herman, age 42, of El Mirage passed away, Thursday, July 10, 2014 at his home. John was born on December 3, 1971 in Bangkok, Thailand to John and Thanom Herman. He graduated from John J. High School in 1993. After high school, he was a mechanic in San Antonio, TX until the family business brought him to Arizona in 1995. He was a member of Sunset View Baptist Church in El Mirage. He was a...
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September 22, 1938 - July 2, 2014

Louis G. Rentas, age 75, of Sun City West, AZ, quietly passed away July 2, 2014 at home with his family near his side. Lou was born September 22, 1938 in Plattsburg, New York to Silverio and Eusebia (Perez) Rentas. On March 21, 1998 he married Mary (Orth) Knight in Edmonds, WA; they were always together. Lou loved to travel, and Disneyland was one of his favorite places. Lou loved boating, and...
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February 3, 1941 - July 1, 2014

Evelyn Reynolds, age 73, of Glendale, Arizona passed away July 1, 2014 in Phoenix. Evelyn was born February 3, 1941 in Littlefield, Texas to Aubrey and Helen (Carrico) Willis. She married E.L. (Tom) Reynolds in Glendale in 1962. Evelyn was employed 30+ years in the dental field. She was a strong Christian and former member of Sunrise Mountain Baptist Church. Evelyn was a very loving person who...
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October 23, 1946 - June 5, 2014

James Lee King, 67, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away June 5, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. James was born October 23, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Floyd and Margaret King. He is survived by his wife Vicki, son Dennis (Carrie), younger brother Jerry (Teri), grandson Tyler and granddaughter Katelynn. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 11:00 am at Heritage Arrowhead...
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September 7, 1962 - June 4, 2014

September 20, 1931 - May 12, 2014

Oscar C. Lowe, Jr. passed away May 12, 2014, at his home in Peoria, AZ. Oscar was born September 20, 1931, to Oscar Sr. and Mary (Knox) Lowe in Asheville, NC. After high school Oscar moved to Miami to work in his brother's funeral business. He then started his career serving in the United States Navy retiring in 1971 in San Diego, after being wounded in Vietnam in 1968. The family moved to...
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December 21, 1947 - April 24, 2014

January 28, 1959 - March 21, 2014

Maureen Frances Hartley was born on January 28, 1959 in Englewood, NJ. She was the oldest of five children. She attended Phillipsburg Catholic High School. Maureen furthered her education and training by becoming a certified laboratory technician and worked for many years at Boswell Memorial Hospital. She also began a career in sales where she worked as an Insurance consultant and a Travel...
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January 14, 1941 - February 1, 2014

Elmer Joe Manke, 73, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on February 1, 2014. He is survived by his spouse, Sam; sons, Dennis and Chuck; daughters, Shannon and Stacy; grandchildren, family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. at Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Ave. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Arrowhead Funeral Center.
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March 12, 1929 - February 1, 2014

Inez Wynne, 84, formerly Inez Manley Zwingelberg, passed peacefully at her apartment in Phoenix, Arizona on February 1, 2014. Inez was raised in Minnewaukan, North Dakota by her parents Ira and Grace Manley. She raised four children with Duane Zwingelberg in Little Falls, Minnesota where she worked at the Office Supply for many years. While raising their family, Inez took particular pride in...
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June 26, 1928 - January 22, 2014

Osolin, O. Jane
Jane was born on June 26, 1928, in Greenville Illinois, to Herman and Edith Furry and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2014 in Sun City AZ under the loving care of Hospice of the Valley at Brighton Gardens. Soon after Jane's birth the family moved to Gillespie, Illinois and later to Springfield, Illinois where she graduated from Lamphier High School. She...
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December 12, 1970 - December 23, 2013

Jeffery R. Dunn, age 43, passed away December 23, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. He was born December 12, 1970 in San Jose, California and is survived by his wife Sandy (Goins) Dunn, daughter MacKencie Dunn and son Asa Dunn. A Memorial Service will be held in San Jose, California. Services entrusted to Heritage Arrowhead Funeral Center.
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August 12, 1950 - December 18, 2013

Quiram, Candace 'Candie' 63, of Phoenix, AZ passed peacefully into Heaven where she joined her parents, George and Junice Quiram, on December 18, 2013. Candie was born in Bemidji, MN on August 12, 1950. She attended grade school in Hurley, WI and Ironwood, MI, and attended high school in Ironwood, MI, Bemidji , MN and graduated from high school in Thief River Falls, MN. She attended Northland...
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April 6, 1993 - December 17, 2013

Frisco Yankolovich, age 20, passed away December 17, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born April 6, 1993 in Woodland Hills, California and is survived by his loving parents Paisley and Cheryl (Tucker) Yankolovich. A private memorial service will be held.
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March 27, 1946 - December 17, 2013

Glenn Turner von dem Bussche, 67, of Peoria, Arizona, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Glenn's parents were the late Bob and Alice von dem Bussche of Dunedin, Florida.
Glenn graduated from Dunedin High School in 1964 and received his BA in Biological Sciences from Florida State University 1969. He earned his MS in Microbiology from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, LA in 1971. He...
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April 26, 1968 - December 16, 2013

August 21, 1934 - December 11, 2013

Edward Wacienga,
79, Born August 21, 1934 in Buffalo, NY passed into the arms of our loving Father on December 11, 2013 in Peoria, AZ. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia; his children Jennifer Kusmierski (Steve Battaglia), Edward (Kathy), Nancy (Terry) Short and Tom (Maria); his 10 grandchildren (Jason, TJ, Jacob, Deirdre, Ryan, Meghan, Liz, Amber, Brody and...
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October 6, 1928 - December 8, 2013

Robert Kirtland McCutchen, Sr., 85, of Surprise, Arizona passed away December 8, 2013 in Peoria, Arizona. Robert was born October 6, 1928 in Washington D.C., the son of Roy Marsh and Jennie Lee (Cohen) McCutchen. Robert was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point and retired after 30 years of service in the United States Air Force as a Colonel.
Surviving is his loving...
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January 21, 1943 - December 6, 2013

Richard Dwayne Kuhn, age 70, passed away December 6, 2013. He was born January 21, 1943 in Mesa, Arizona to James and Willa (Odle) Kuhn. Richard was retired from the U.S. Navy and is survived by daughter's Amy K. Kubo and Erin L. Burkard and sister Marilyn K. Slaughter; grandchildren Quinlyn T. Kubo, Bella L. Burkhard, Kaius M. Kubo and Camden R. Kubo. A Celebration of Life will be held on...
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January 13, 1949 - October 16, 2013

Garringer, Tom
64, of Peoria, AZ passed away on October 16, 2013, from his battle with Leukemia, diagnosed Nov. 2012. Funeral services will be held at Community Church of Joy- 21000 N. 75th Ave,. Glendale, AZ on Sunday, Oct. 27th at 2pm. Burial and reception will follow, same location. Heritage Arrowhead Funeral Center is handling the funeral arrangements. Tom was born in Covina, AZ on...
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August 31, 1926 - October 16, 2013

Darlene May Radtke was granted her angel wings on October 16, 2013 in Sun City, Arizona.
Darlene was born on August 31, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, to Harry and Mabel (Phair) Forde.
She is survived by her husband Leonard E. Radtke, daughter Suanne May Budden and sons Gary Radtke, Douglas Radtke and Steven Radke as well as a brother, Gerald Forde, eight grandchildren and six great...
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March 18, 1914 - October 12, 2013

Rosella M. Mottayaw, 99, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at her daughters home with her Hospice Care. She was born March 18, 1914 in Sardis, Ohio, the daughter of Herman and Alma (Winkler) Luikart. Rosella married William O. Mottayaw who passed away 57 years ago.
She loved Phoenix Arizona and the weather. She worked at AMF Bowling Mfg., in Shelby Ohio, and Motorola...
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March 6, 1961 - September 14, 2013

July 21, 1939 - August 14, 2013

Ronald "Ron" Daniel Trasente 74, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2013. He was the youngest of 8 children and had lost both of his parents by age 6. Ron overcame that major hardship and became very successful in life and in his career. His first jobs were McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach and the Arizona Highway Department. Ron started in Information Technology with Sperry Flight Systems in...
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April 29, 1991 - May 25, 2013

Nathon Jared Gower of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away on May 25, 2013 at the age of 22, due to congestive heart failure. Born in Glendale Arizona, he shared a passion for ice hockey with his father, the late Scott A. Gower, playing from the age of 8 through 18 years old. His father coached his high school team, and Nathon also went on to coach high school ice hockey in the Prescott area. ...
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March 29, 2013 - April 26, 2013

Beckett William McClurg
March 26th 2013 - April 29th 2013
Beckett was a blessing that left us too soon. He changed and touched so many lives in such a short amount of time. Our son and grandson died of SIDS on Friday April 26th 2013. Beckett was just four weeks old when God took him home. He will be missed and forever be in our hearts. Service will be at Heritage Funeral Home. 6830 W....
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February 10, 1950 - March 24, 2013

Deborah Parker passed away March 24, 2013 at Sherman House Hospice. She was born February 10, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Melvin and Betty (Roundtree) Bailey. Deborah was a loving wife to husband Michael Parker and was a retired Mayo Clinic employee. In addition to her husband she is survived by her loving children David Stamper, Scott Stamper, Elizabeth Roselli and Michael Patrick Parker;...
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November 17, 1954 - February 16, 2013

In loving memory of Terri Lee Matousek:
Another Angel has entered Heaven: Matousek, Terri Lee 58 years old passed away February 16th, 2013. Terri was born November 17th, 1954 in Santa Monica California to William and Audrey Smith. Terri loved California and was always happy to be a California-Girl! She moved to Williston, North Dakota as a teen with her mother and graduated from Williston...
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